KING (MARTIN LUTHER) HIGH (CONTINUATION)

King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Davis Joint Unified school district, located in Davis, CA with about 55 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Martin Luther King High School in Davis, California, is a specialized **continuation high school** designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. As part of the Davis Joint Unified School District, the school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, allowing students to work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements. Its smaller campus atmosphere is intended to foster closer relationships between students and staff, providing a more personalized approach to academic and social-emotional growth.

The school emphasizes a non-traditional learning model that addresses the diverse needs of its student body, often incorporating vocational training or alternative pathways to ensure students remain on track for a diploma. By offering a smaller setting and a targeted curriculum, Martin Luther King High serves as a vital resource for students who require a different structure to succeed, aiming to build confidence and prepare them for post-secondary opportunities or career paths after graduation.

For more information, contact King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation) at (530) 757-5425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.